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Uganda v Agade & Ors (Criminal Session Case No. 0001 of 2010)

High Court · [2016] UGHCICD 2 · 2016 Convictions Entered — Life Imprisonment and 50 Years Imposed AI-generated summary ↓ Download Pin to watchlist Add to matter
Jurisdiction
Uganda
Case Type
Sentencing hearing following conviction for terrorism, murder, attempted murder, and being an accessory after the fact in the High Court International Crimes Division
Decision
Five accused sentenced to life imprisonment; two accused sentenced to 50 years imprisonment; one accused sentenced to community service and released from custody

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Holding

Held that terrorism and murder committed indiscriminately against innocent civilians must attract severe punishment. Five convicts sentenced to life imprisonment for each count of terrorism, murder, and attempted murder, to run concurrently. Two convicts sentenced to 50 years imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently. One convict found guilty of being an accessory after the fact, having served nearly six years on remand against a maximum sentence of three years, sentenced to one year community service rather than further imprisonment.

Outcome

Five accused sentenced to life imprisonment; two accused sentenced to 50 years imprisonment; one accused sentenced to community service and released from custody

Facts

Thirteen accused persons were tried in the High Court International Crimes Division for offences arising from twin bomb attacks at Kyadondo Rugby grounds and Ethiopian Village Restaurant in 2010. Over seventy persons were killed and numerous others sustained grievous bodily injuries. Following trial, the court convicted seven accused of terrorism, murder, and attempted murder. One accused, Muzafar Luyima, was convicted of two counts of being an accessory after the fact. The prosecution submitted that the attacks were premeditated, politically and religiously motivated, and caused loss of life, severe injuries, fear in society, and economic loss to the State. Defence counsel submitted that the convicts were brainwashed by religious fanaticism and should be treated with leniency as they were in their thirties and capable of reform. Muzafar Luyima had already spent nearly six years on remand, exceeding the maximum sentence of three years for his offence.

Issues

  1. What sentence should be imposed on convicts found guilty of terrorism, murder, and attempted murder arising from the 2010 twin bombings?
  2. What sentence should be imposed on a convict found guilty of being an accessory after the fact where he has already served six years on remand?

Orders

  • Hussein Hassan Agade (A1), Idris Magondu (A2), Issa Ahmed Luyima (A3), Habib Suleiman Njoroge (A7), and Mohamed Ali Mohamed (A11) are each sentenced to life imprisonment for each count of terrorism, murder, and attempted murder.
  • Hassan Haruna Luyima (A4) and Selemani Hijar Nyamandondo (A10) are each sentenced to 50 years imprisonment for each count of terrorism, murder, and attempted murder.
  • All sentences imposed on each convict shall run concurrently.
  • Muzafar Luyima (A13) is sentenced to community service at Namasuba for four hours every two days of the week for one year.
  • The community service for Muzafar Luyima (A13) shall be supervised by LC officials of his village and the police.
  • The Registrar Criminal Division shall within fourteen days summon the LC Chairperson of Para Zone Namasuba and the DPC for the area to serve them with this order and release Muzafar Luyima (A13) to them.

Rules and key headnotes

Sentencing — Terrorism and Murder — Indiscriminate Acts Against Civilians
Acts of terrorism committed indiscriminately against innocent and non-combatant members of society are most repugnant and cannot be justified by any cause, however compelling it may seem, and must attract severe punishment corresponding to the gravity of the crimes.
Sentencing — Life Imprisonment — Centrality of Participation
Where convicts played central roles in the commission of terrorism, murder, and attempted murder resulting in over seventy deaths and numerous injuries, life imprisonment is an appropriate sentence, taking into consideration the centrality of their individual participation in the crimes.
Sentencing — Community Service — Remand Period Exceeding Maximum Sentence
Where an accused has been on remand for a period nearly double the maximum sentence for the offence of being an accessory after the fact, it does not serve the interest of justice to impose further imprisonment, and a sentence of community service is appropriate.
Sentencing — Concurrent Sentences — Multiple Counts
Where a convict is sentenced on multiple counts of terrorism, murder, and attempted murder, the sentences shall run concurrently rather than consecutively.

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Uganda Vs Agade & Ors (Criminal Session Case No. 0001 of 2010) [2016] UGHCICD 2 (27 May 2016)
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